Being home...
Tags:is kinda strange after being gone for so long.
It is all the same and different all at once. An adjustment back into my normal existence I suppose.
Simon is talking SO much. All day long he was just chattering away. My Mom taught him how to use the mouse on the computer so he is all over that - his favorite right now is the Max & Ruby game on Nick Jr. In addition to the computer game, today consisted of a trip to Costco & the grocery store, a wonderful little nap in mama's bed, and a bike ride to the park. It is amazing how much stronger he is over the course of a couple weeks - he rode his bike all the way to the park and about half way back. Being with my parents and being so active outside - running on the beach and through the tall grass - is just the best thing for him.
A couple loads of laundry have been done. Groceries put away. Some bills paid. And, I have been checking out the piles of papers and stuff around here today as well - plan to attack them in some form tomorrow.
I did take along a scrapbook on the road for the trip. Did a bit of journaling and collected a bunch of stuff - not as much journaling as I would have liked. Hoping to put that together here soon as well. Looking forward to being home for a couple weeks.
On another note, I am going to be attending a very cool event in January 2007 in Pennsylvania. If you are interested in more info you can check it out here: Split Rock Resort Event/Scrappin Away Vacations.Class sign-ups begin September 5th.
Also, I am going to be in Portland at Art House next week on Tuesday the 29th for a book signing/hang out event. I think it starts at 6pm.
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So happy you are home.
And enjoying your everyday once again.
And Simon... cute little computer dude.
Peace to you Ali.
Bx
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Good to see you got home ok, back to your little nest........... you guys inspired me SOOOOO MUCH, been scrapping since i got back! I had to control myself today and do some house work!! lol
Thanks
Jules
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Isn't it great to be home with all its normalcy, yet with new eyes from being away...so far away! Nice cool day to boot! Enjoy your week as you adjust to jet lag --- it always seemed to hit me more after I came home than when I traveled. I think it was because traveling creates its own energy whereas once you return home you're more apt to notice time changes and tiredness. Hope you get lots of cozy naps and family togetherness now! :) Welcome back :)
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Wow-our little babies can change in such huge ways in a matter of days huh? Glad to hear you're home with the family and getting back to the norm! Welcome home. Jane
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glad you are home and trying to get into the fun routines again! i'm sure simon was THRILLED to see you :) my friends and i signed up for the jan 2007 event at split rock simply because of YOU. i can't wait!take care and enjoy your time home.
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Welcome home dude!
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Hmm...next Tuesday? I'll have to see if I can make it! Welcome back Ali!
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that is wonderful to hear about your time at home! how sweet it is too, to be able to get a nap in with your little boy! sure sounds like where your folks are is a slice of heaven! the january retreat sounds awesome...if i didn't have a new one on the way, i would be there in a heartbeat!
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Welcome home Ali! Your first day home sounded like a wonderful treat! I bet Simon is so happy to have mommy home! I'd be at the event with Erin too if I could...lol! I know your going to rock the house. Hope you come back to the Bay Area soon!
Take Care!
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Welcome back!
and just had to tell you that Max & Ruby is my boy's favorite game too. He loooooooves it. His second favorite place to visit online is Little Einsteins at Playhouse Disney :)
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I bet he looks like he has grown up whilst you have been away. Always happens to me even when I have only been gone a few days.
Enjoy your quiet time whilst you can.
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welcome home!!! so awesome about Simon!!!
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Hey u groovy gal, thank you thank you, sooooooo very muchly for comin down under for all us OSSIE scrappers, I LOVED you all heaps and am TOTALLY INSPIRED, had lost my MOJO for a while , but thanks to u lot IIITTTSSSSSSsssss BACK, ha haaa, thanks beautiful...............................!
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Glad you fit in that nap with Simon I know you were looking so forward to. Fabulous news about all of his advancements.
Enjoy your next few weeks at home...
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i can't tell you how much i enjoyed you class and meeting you - love the way you think !!!!
THANK YOU
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OMG! I've been to ArtHouse!!! I take a CK magazine with me every time I travel and when this Vermonter went to Oregon 3 years ago this month, we made sure to stop in to ArtHouse. They have a FANTASTIC store!!!
Glad you made it home safely and I love hearing all about Simon's progress. :)
-Erika
www.stampinmamatypepad.com
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Cool, can't wait to see your scrapbook on the road here!
But first, enjoy your qualityt time with Simon.
I got really excited to hear all about his progress,
enjoy life, Ali.
Love ya!!
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Welcome home! I'm glad you had a good trip and that Simon had fun too. Saw some pics on Nic's blog, and you guys looked like you had a BLAST at the conventions. I can't wait to see bits of your scrapbook on the road... LOVED the first one in CK. :)
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Wahoooooooooooooo! Ali is coming to PA !!
Girlfriend, we have 130 Womyn already signed up and waiting for you !
It is all about Ali over here !
Enjoy your 2 weeks at home .
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glad to hear you're slowly settling in and getting in the groove...enjoy your time home!
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